Diehl, Susan Marie (Banmiller) baptized into the hope of Christ’s Resurrection Monday, December 16th 2024.
Loving mother of Phillip Diehl and Paige (Alexander) Davis; beloved wife of Martin Diehl; dearest grandmother of Stetson Davis; treasured daughter of Anita Trotter-Cox, dearest sister of Jill Yesko-Diana. Our dear aunt, cousin and friend to many.
Susan was known for her boundless love of her children and her empathy and support for all those who needed it. She spent years selflessly aiding those most in need and always put others before herself. She was a steadfast source of encouragement for those lucky enough to call her friend & a lover of animals big and small (especially her grandpups Buddy, Bella, Ben and her cherished ducks BD, Drake, and Baby Huey.)
SERVICES: Visitation Thursday, December 19th from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at Kutis South County Chapel (5255 Lemay Ferry Road, Mehlville, MO 63129). Funeral Mass at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 2618 South Brentwood Blvd., Friday, December 20, at 9:30 am. Interment StS. Peter and Paul Cemetery. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
Phillip, Paige & Jill and your entire family. I’m shocked to hear this terrible news of the passing of Susan sending my love & prayers to all your family.
My deepest sympathy to Jill and family. I will always remember Susan from when we were young, such good memories growing up in Crestwood. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Love, Marilyn Mentzer Zipfel
Susan was not only my cousin. She was my friend. Back in the 1980s, I visited her several times where she included me in her friend group. Susan flew to visit me while I went to LaSalle University. We had so much fun together!
What I remember was her love of life and caring nature. Taking care of others came naturally to Susan. While in college, Susan even took nursing courses.
Susan will surely be missed!!
I am thinking of you all at this difficult time and am deeply sorry to hear about Susan’s passing. Wishing you moments of comfort and sending all my love to the entire family.
Susan was my first friend that wasn’t my sibling. I loved her!!! We did so many things together, from dance lessons, tennis lessons, and just being friends. Anita would make us matching outfits, and we thought we were so cool! LOL
Susan is probably the most kind person I ever knew. She was always so happy to hear from me and I her. Sometimes years would pass due to our busy lives, but when we connected again it was like no time passed. Susan, I will miss you, my niece and my friend!
(I will also miss your silly emoji’s! they always made me smile)
I knew her from High School. She was very nice and happy all the time. Rest in peace.
My daughter Susan’s childhood was surrounded by family that loved her! Due to the size of our family, she grew up with aunts and uncles who were close to her age. She played tennis, rode bikes and played games with her sister, 10 aunts, 6 uncles, and dozens of cousins.
My station wagon was always full and fun. She loved playing Barbies, was a marathon Monopoly player, and entertained her family with her Lowrey organ. “The Entertainer” was the most requested hit. She played to the delight of her family – especially her grandmother “Nanny”, whom she was so devoted to and spent summers in Norristown with along with her sister Jill. She loved going to the Trotter family’s shore home in Ocean City, NJ where she joined in the beach fun with her aunts and uncles.
As a teen, Susan created events for the neighborhood children, from Easter Egg hunts to bike rides. Her spontaneity and love of life moved her in many different positive directions. In High School, she found her pace as captain of the girls’ cross-country team and medaled in track and field for LIndbergh High School, taking her team to the state competition.
She was silly and loved to dance and make people laugh. She would do anything for anyone, no questions asked, and generously gave her time to her family, friends, and strangers in need. She loved all animals and gave all living creatures great care, including my horse, Jemima, whom she rode as recently as 5 years ago.
We love you Susan!
Susan had a heart of gold, she reached out to me so we could connect and always kept in touch to say hello or wish me happy holidays. With such a big family, I was grateful to share memories and become long distance friends. She will be dearly missed.
Suzy was my first niece. We were only nine years apart. But I loved playing Barbies with her. Taking care of her. She was like my living doll. She always made me laugh. I love spending time with her. When she was pregnant with Philip. She would help me with my girls. We would go to Merrymead farm together. Eat ice cream. She made me a cake for my 30th birthday. We loved hanging out with Nan. When she moved back to Missouri. We didn’t see each other as much. But we kept in touch off and on through the years. She was always uplifting. We shared our love for Jesus. Suzy faith is what got her through some rough times. I will miss her terribly.
I remember Suzy as a fun young teen that babysat my twin girls back in the day and read to them, played with them and generally enjoyed my children. I will miss her dearly and savor her memory.
My twin Rose and I enjoyed several mini vacations with Anita, Susan and Jill. We l loved being a part of their fun family times! One summer we were at their community pool when Susan wanted me to jump in the deep end. I thought I could do it but I ended up being saved by the lifeguard! Another time, Susan and I were sitting in her closet and she wanted to give me something. She poured a bunch of pennies that she had saved onto the floor and told me to take them. She wanted me to have them. She was so kind and generous. She used to wear her beautiful red hair in pony tails and she wore big round glasses. She had the most fair skin and the prettiest big eyes! We had fun when we were young and I’m grateful for those memories we shared. Susan’s spirit of love and generosity lives on in all those who knew her.
Susan was a spontaneous friend and cousin. As Suzanne mentioned, Anita would invite us to spend time with Susan and Jill. Susan was up for all kinds of fun and a bit of mischief which was exciting! After Suzanne’s the almost drowning incident, we all took the lecture together from Anita, her mom. Susan thought it was funny that we called her mom by her first name! I thought Susan’s red hair, less freckles ( 😉) and beautiful eyes were stunning and I used to wish I could be as pretty. There was nothing that Susan wouldn’t share when we would visit. Jill was a great little sister and tagged along whenever she could. Over the years we grew apart due to distance and life but it was great to reconnect on Facebook. We got to catch up and share family stories. I will remember Susan as a kind, fun, beautiful friend and cousin, who was fearless warrior in life. May God welcome Susan to her eternal home where she will guide her family and intercede with the prayers said in the hearts and minds of her family. Love you, Susan.
My deepest condolences to Phillip and Paige on the loss of their beloved mom. I am heartbroken that Susan has passed. She was my dearest and best friend for over 30 years and she was the kindest, most thoughtful, and giving person I knew. She was a totally devoted mother and her two children were her pride and joy. My three children, Lauren, Matthew, and Chaz, were good friends with Phillip and Paige and ADORED Susan! They loved going over to visit — Susan loved them and always made them feel so special. We were like family — we have so many great memories together while they were growing up! Through the years, even after our kids were grown, Susan’s and my friendship grew even stronger and I’m so thankful for that. I was so fortunate to have her in my life. Her strong faith in God got her through difficult times and was such an inspiration to me. I am going to miss her tremendously, as will my husband and whole family, including our two young grandchildren who also loved her very much. She had such an extraordinary gift with kids and was a nurturer at heart. I am so grateful God put me in her life and for our strong friendship all these years. She was an angel on Earth, and now she’s one in heaven. It’s comforting to know that she is experiencing profound love and joy there with her beloved grandmother and other loved ones. I LOVE YOU SUSAN — THANK YOU FOR BEING MY DEAREST FRIEND!!! I’M GOING TO MISS YOU SO MUCH.
My heartfelt condolences to all who loved Aunt Sue. She was a wonderful and thoughtful person who gave her all to everyone around her. She will be missed.
To Phillip and Paige, losing a parent is devastating and I am so sorry for your loss. You are both in my thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.
Susan was 4 when I was born. She was the apple of my parents’ eyes, and according to family reports, I was NOT a welcome addition! Eventually, she accepted my existence, and that acceptance turned into tolerance and finally—LOVE. I looked up to her so much. I loved to watch her dance in her performances and play her organ. She was an amazing athlete and I loved watching her run cross country and track for Lindbergh High School. Those long legs carried her and her team into victory countless times. I wasn’t surprised when she was made captain of the team!
Susan showed up as an amazing sister to me by playing Barbies with me, playing endless rounds of Payday and board games she was too old for (but played anyway), and riding bikes with me even when it was no longer cool for her to be seen with me. She helped me set up doll hospitals in our room, and when I was too busy doing my chores, she checked on my “patients” and gave me reports on how the teddy bears were doing vs. the baby dolls. When I became a teenager, she guided my fashion sense, taught me how to do my hair, and advised me in what she called “the love department.” I still laugh thinking about that advice.
We spent summers in Philly with our family on both sides but stayed with our “Nanny”, who spoiled us rotten and whom Susan was especially close to. We played with our aunts and uncles, cousins and friends from the neighborhood, and we made so many memories together since her friends had sisters my age.
Susan had a great sense of humor, was overtly silly, and loved to play practical jokes. She fiercely loved her kids and her community. The sun rose and set on Phillip and Paige and their lives, activities, and dreams. She loved her pets (and grand-pets). She could be counted on to help anyone.
It may be a little-known fact but Susan was an amazing gardener and flowers were her THING! Much like a flower, Susan was naturally beautiful in every way. She might have been a daughter, a mother, a friend, an aunt, and a cousin, but she was my sister, and I loved her. The vacancy in my heart is vast.
Sue was an amazing and caring aunt. My favorite memory of her was when I visited her house many years ago to play video games with Phillip – she made sure I was well fed and told me all about the ducks that visited her koi pond. I only wish we could have spent more time together. Aunt Sue loved her family deeply and I was glad to be a part of it.
She was a beautiful baby, a lovely girl, and wonderful woman. May you rest in peace Susan. You’re in my heart and prayers, always on my rosary.
During my summer break, I had the wonderful opportunity to stay with Susan and Jill. Their warm hospitality made me feel right at home. Every time I saw Susan, she was filled with laughter, and always greeted me with a bright smile that radiated positivity. Her joyful spirit truly embodied living life to the fullest. These cherished memories will always hold a special place in my heart.